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Civics Common Core RI.11-12.2 resources
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions
The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's Declaration was written in the 18th century, this worksheet has proven to be a fantastic, big-picture way for today's students to study such an important writing without becoming overwhelmed. The Declaration is really just a big "break-up letter" from the co
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7th - 12th
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DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step -- Article II Worksheet
7 pages of close reading questions take students step by step through Article II of the U.S. Constitution, asking them not only to read for detail but also to think critically about the rules that govern the executive branch of the U.S. federal government! And now, students can complete the worksheet online as a TpT Digital Activity!Do you teach the U.S. Constitution to your government or history students? I go through it every year and constantly work on ways to make it highly interesting and r
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step: Articles I-VII BUNDLE
CNN 10 Worksheets: Current Events News Summary, Graphic Organizer, Video Project
CNN 10 (CNN Student News) is the perfect avenue for students to stay informed on current events. This PDF and GOOGLE DRIVE set of graphic organizer worksheets are an excellent way to analyze and summarize the current events of the day using CNN10. These various templates will help students of all ages stay engaged while watching CNN 10. A simple writing format helps students recognize, summarize, and write opinions about the major headlines of the day. I find this resource to be extremely prac
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The Electoral - College Simulation Activity - Civics - Print & Digital
This is a fun and engaging activity simulating a mock Presidential election. Students will be able to really “see” how the Electoral College works and have fun in the process. All teacher preparation and student instructions are included. Both print and digital versions are included.Buyer Feedback:"This was a well-designed activity that has students directly engaging with data and helps them predict the newest election. I will use this every year. VERY GOOD PURCHASE!"This purchase includes the
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: EXECUTIVE Branch BUNDLE | U.S. Presidency | Print & Digital | Civics
CURRENT EVENTS: News Article Summary, Main Idea, Reading Comprehension | NEWSELA
This Current Events Summary is an excellent tool for students to get involved with the news and the current events of the week. A simple writing format helps students find, summarize, and write opinions about current news stories and events. I find this activity to be a practical filler for various social studies courses. What's Included:Teacher directions with ideas for implementation and useSimple student directions: Find, Highlight, Summarize, Importance, OpinionGuided student writing temp
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2025 Presidential Inaugural Address Activities Worksheet
Invite students to be active citizens by viewing the 2025 Presidential Inaugural Address, predicting, analyzing, evaluating, and discussing it throughout with this complete activity kit.As a BONUS you also get the State of the Union Analysis Kit to use the other three years! Both kits include mix-and-match activities that can be scaled up or down to challenge students at their level and to fit your time constraints. And these kits have been universally designed to use year after year. How easy i
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
The Legislative Branch: Unit Notes & Worksheets for Government or Civics Class
Make civics informative and practical for your students by using this set of notes and assessments that summarize the main points of the Legislative Branch! I have used this set of notes regarding the Legislative Branch in my 8th grade civics class for many years. This branch of government, which is the largest, can be daunting to summarize and teach. However, I have narrowed down the important aspects so students get the main concepts and you’ll get a complete unit of notes on the Legislative
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7th - 12th
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The World From A to Z With Carl Azuz - News Viewing Guides & Worksheets
Carl Azuz is back with his brand new show called The World from A to Z. It's an excellent format for students to stay informed on current events while watching a brief 9 minute segment that is updated every day with news highlights from around the world. This set of graphic organizer worksheets is an excellent way to analyze and summarize the current events of the day while watching the news broadcast by Carl Azuz ... he's back!These various templates will help students of all ages stay engaged
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4th - 12th
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WHAT IS DEMOCRACY? -Concepts of Democracy - CIVICS - Print & Digital
This creative presentation reviews the concepts of democracy and the difference between direct democracy and a republic. Both printable and digital versions are included!Buyer feedback:"Very useful to introduce the concept of democracy." SheilaAfter the presentation students complete an activity in which they complete a graphic organizer analyzing the concepts of democracy. This purchase includes the following:Detailed LESSON PLAN23-slide PRESENTATION (PowerPoint & Google Slides)2-page NOTES
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: CIVICS | American Government MEGA BUNDLE | Semester | Print & Digital
7 Articles of the US Constitution, Bill of Rights & Amendments Simplified Notes
Confidently guide students through the US Constitution's text so they can see for themselves their rights and the powers of the US government. This annotated Constitution includes both the entirety of the original Constitution plus all 27 amendments:Article 1 -- the Legislative BranchArticle 2 -- the Executive BranchArticle 3 -- the Judicial BranchArticles 4-7 -- Federalism, State Rights, & SupremacyAmendments 1-10 -- the Bill of RightsAmendments 11-27 Use this as an alternative or suppleme
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step -- Article I Worksheet
Fully differentiated into two learning levels, this detailed Article I Worksheet provides students with more than a dozen pages of close reading activities that require them to dive deep into a key primary source: Article I of the U.S. Constitution! And now, students can complete the worksheet online as a TpT Digital Activity!Liven up your government teaching with this guided Constitution worksheet that takes students through the details of Article I, all about the legislative branch. These work
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step: Articles I-VII BUNDLE
DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step: Articles I-VII BUNDLE
6 Worksheet sets providing hundreds of close reading free response questions to take students step by step through the entire original U.S. Constitution! All worksheets requiring critical thinking and embed historical thinking skills along the way! Includes extensive teaching notes and a full answer key for each worksheet! There are individual worksheets for Articles I-V, with Articles VI and VII combined into one worksheet, making six resources in all. Students can complete all worksheets fully
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10th - 12th
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Washington DC: Create a Field Trip Project Activity to the Nation's Capital City
OverviewCan't take your class to Washington DC? This lesson is the solution to getting your students to our Nation's Capital without spending a dime. As tour guides, students will study various memorials, buildings, and attractions to research and present to the class in the form of a presentation. These various "tours" will bring the entire class around to the major attractions of Washington DC. This student-led, virtual class field trip will help your students learn about the major sites o
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5th - 12th
The Constitutional Convention – New Jersey / Virginia Plan Comparison Grid
When delegates from the twelve attending states gathered in Philadelphia during the Summer of 1787 (Rhode Island sent no representatives), the convention's outcome was far from certain. Its official purpose was to reform the Articles of Confederation. However, for many of the men who came, mere reforms would not be enough.This side-by-side comparison grid explores the chief ideological conflict of the US Constitutional Convention: Big States vs. Small States. By exploring the New Jersey and Virg
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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How to Analyze Political Cartoons - Civics Bell Ringer Activity
Easily weave political cartoons into your U.S. History or Civics/Government class with the effective POPES method. The best part is this kit works for both historical and current-day cartoons.Perfect for unit assignments or daily bell ringers! Comes in both printable PDF and digital for Google Slides.Greatness is being an active and critical constituent. Included in this FREEBIE Activity: Teacher overview with links to online historical and current-day cartoon databasesPOPES Political Cartoon A
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Executive Branch Activities - Civics 101 Podcast Episode Guided Notes
Learn all about the Executive Branch, includingthe powers of the President the roles of White House advisers and Cabinet membersthe importance of the Presidential approval rating These Civics 101 podcast episode guided notes are the perfect alternative to lectures or textbook reading. Students can listen and learn at their own pace, wherever!Included are political cartoon and news source analysis templates to dig deeper into any mentioned topic by examining them through real-life issues.This ki
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Executive Branch Unit with Activities, PPTs, & Simulations
Legislative Branch Activities on Congress - Civics 101 Podcast Episode Notes
Learn all about the Legislative Branch, likethe structure and operations of Congressthe differences between the House of Representatives and the Senatehow a bill becomes a lawCongressional districting and gerrymandering These Civics 101 podcast episode guided notes are the perfect alternative to lectures or textbook reading. Students can listen and learn at their own pace, wherever!Included are political cartoon and news source analysis templates to dig deeper into any mentioned topic by examini
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Legislative Branch Unit with Activities, PPTs, Card Sorts, & Games
DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step -- Article IV Worksheet
20 free answer and fill-in questions that take students step by step through Article IV, helping them read the text independently and determine the meaning of this part of the U.S. Constitution. Includes an answer key with full explanations to help teachers guide class discussions of our gov't system! And now, students can complete the worksheet online as a TpT Digital Activity!____________________________________________________________What Buyers Are Saying:---I actually used this for a younge
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step: Articles I-VII BUNDLE
Judicial Branch Activities on Supreme Court - Civics 101 Podcast Notes
Learn all about the Judicial Branch, includingthe Supreme Courtthe federal court system how a case makes it to the Supreme Courtthe role of federal judgesThese Civics 101 podcast episode guided notes are the perfect alternative to lectures or textbook reading. Students can listen and learn at their own pace, wherever!Included are political cartoon and news source analysis templates to dig deeper into any mentioned topic by examining them through real-life issues.This kit comes in both print PDF
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7th - 12th
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Business Law Ethics Civics Responsible Decision Making Social Scenarios Activity
This Business Law Bundle is Packed with Real Life Choices that have Consequences.Here are the Highlights of these 4 Resources...(1) Business Law is About Citizen Ethics, Integrity and Civic Responsible Conduct.This Product is a FUN Introduction to Business Law! This Lesson is full of ethical decision making and moral debates. This 'mini-course' is loaded with activities to keep your class awake and aware!The “Spider in Your House” theme engages students to: Use critical thinking skills as appli
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9th - 12th
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AP® US Government Unit 2.6 - Expansion of Presidential Power
Unit 2.6 of the AP® curriculum focuses on how the power of American presidents has evolved and expanded through the Republic's history.This eight-question short answer worksheet begins with an analysis of Federalist 70, Alexander Hamilton's defense of a strong executive branch, and proceeds to trace the evolution of presidential power since those words were written. Why did Hamilton believe his executive plan would be "safer?" What was the War Powers Act? Special attention is devoted to the imp
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE UNIT PLAN: Lessons, PwPt, Videos, Worksheets!
Teach Congressional Debate in 5 weeks with this detailed unit plan! Product includes:A scale to be used throughout the unit, including Florida standards.Lesson plans complete with bellwork, direct instruction, activities, and exit tickets as well as ideas for modification, enhancement, and VIRTUAL learning.A PowerPoint presentation with 248 slides to take you step by step through the lessons (as well as a PDF version if you prefer that format).Original videos, each appro
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Bill of Rights Federalist Essays Activities - Civics 101 Podcast Episode Notes
Explore the Declaration of Independence, Federalist & Antifederalist, and Bill of Rights in a new way with these guided notes to go along with 4 engaging podcast episodes.This kit is the perfect alternative to lectures or textbook reading. Students can listen and learn at their own pace, wherever!Included are political cartoon and news source analysis templates to dig deeper into any mentioned topic by examining them through real-life issues.This kit comes in both print PDF and digital for G
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7th - 12th
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3 Branches of Government Activity - Checks and Balances Worksheet
Reframe the checks and balances of the three branches of government with this twist on the typical graphic organizer It's the perfect addition to your 3 Branches unit or discussion about checks and balances. This activity comes in both printable PDF and digital for Google Slides!If you like this, be sure to check out the full Three Branches PBL Unit this comes from.Greatness is being an active participant in ones' democracy. What if you up-ended the dated triangle diagram that's included in eve
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9th - 12th
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